AERATION DEVICE - A soil aeration device may include a plurality of arcuate blades mounted to an assembly adapted to rotate and translate the blades proximate a ground surface, thereby forming aeration pockets in the soil. In certain embodiments, the arcuate tines penetrate and fracture the soil while minimizing the amount of soil lifted from the pocket deposited on the top of the soil. In various embodiments, a planetary gear assembly imparts to the tine a translational and rotational movement which creates a fractured pocket in the soil while minimizing the amount of soil lifted from the pocket and deposited on the surface of the soil. In still other embodiments, the arcuate tine may have mounted thereon a coring tube that cuts and removes a plug from the pocket formed in the soil.

MOBILE SELF-ERECTING DIRECTIONAL DRILLING RIG APPARATUS - An apparatus and method for horizontal drilling are provided. The apparatus has: (A) a thrust frame; (B) a carriage on the thrust frame; (C) a wheel truck, wherein a rearward portion of the thrust frame can be supported in a lowered position on the wheel truck; (D) a king pin for operatively connecting a forward portion of the thrust frame to a tractor; (E) a trailer-leg assembly that can be connected operatively between: (i) the forward portion of the thrust frame; and (ii) the ground; and wherein the trailer-leg assembly is capable of assisting in supporting the forward portion of the thrust frame: (a) in a raised position so a tractor can be connected for towing; and (b) in a lowered position where the forward portion of the thrust frame is in a lowered position adjacent the ground to assist in positioning the thrust frame in a position for drilling.

Method and Apparatus for Moving In Formation the Modular Components of a Drilling Rig from Well to Well - A method and apparatus to move a modular drilling rig in formation wherein the drilling rig includes a plurality of self-propelled modules to facilitate the movement of the rig while all systems are intact and fully operational. The apparatus includes a plurality of wheel assemblies which are steerable to guide the modules during movement. The apparatus also includes a propulsion system for each of the modules to drive each of the modules during movement. A steering control and position feedback system is also provided for determining the relative position of each module with respect to the master module. This control and feedback system provides feedback to the steering control and feedback systems of other modules in order to move the modules in a formation.

2009-01-08

20090008113

Post Driver - A post driver has a housing of tubular form extending substantially vertically, and weight telescopically mounted within the housing for movement between an extended position raised above the housing and a lowered position. A strike pad projects from the weight to drive a post into a hole drilled in the ground. A fluid cylinder mounted within the housing extends from a lower part of the housing to the interior of the weight and is operable to raise the weight to its extended position whereby the weight can then fall to a lower position at which its strike pad engages the upper end of the post.

PILE DRIVER - A pile driver including an apparatus for allowing relative movement between a hammer and a boom of an excavator. The apparatus includes a mounting plate mounted to the boom that interfits with and is slidable with respect to a frame rail mounted to the hammer. In operation, the hammer is placed on top of a pile and, as the pile is driven downwardly, the hammer follows the pile. Owing to the relative movement between the boom of the excavator and the hammer, the hammer follows the pile without requiring continuous downward readjustment of the boom. In one embodiment, the mounting plate assembly does not extend substantially above the hammer frame. In another embodiment, the hammer can rotate with respect to the boom. In one embodiment, the hammer includes a ram, a cylinder for lifting the ram, and rotation-resistant cable connecting the ram and the cylinder.

2009-01-08

20090008117

Pulse Tool and Associated Front Plate - A pulse tool, in particular a pulse nutsetter, has a drive unit and a pulse unit driven by it. The pulse unit has at least one rotor with at least two vanes, a hydraulic cylinder surrounding it and a drive spindle protruding at one end out of the hydraulic cylinder through a front plate. The front plate is arranged between the rotor and a front cover, said cover being formed with a hydraulic fluid filling device. In order to improve a pulse tool of this nature, in that deviations from the desired pulse frequencies can be compensated in a simple manner and in particular already during the assembly of the pulse tool, the front plate has at least one bypass opening connecting the high-pressure and low-pressure chambers which are separated by the vanes. The invention also relates to an appropriate front plate.

2009-01-08

20090008118

HYDRAULICALLY ACTUABLE HAND TOOL - A hand tool that is preferably hydraulically actuable includes a working head and a body unit that remains in place with respect to the head, drive elements for driving the working head being provided in the body unit, for example a hydraulic pump and a hydraulic supply, a switching movement also allowing a powered movement of one or more working parts of the working head to be triggered and the working head being swivelably connected to the body unit in a rotary connection region. In order to configure and develop a hand tool so that safe working is assured by virtue of unambiguous and clear handling, by swivelling of the body unit relative to the working head about an axis of rotation provided in the region of the rotary connection of the working head to the body unit, switching over can be carried out with regard to the powered movement of the working part.

2009-01-08

20090008119

EXPLOSION PROOF ENCLOSURE - A method and apparatus for providing an explosion proof enclosure by providing expandable or extendible enclosure wall, side, top, or bottom sections which allow the explosion to be contained internally without the enclosure erupting or the enclosure bursting.

2009-01-08

20090008120

JUNCTION DEVICE FOR ELECTRICAL ENCLOSURE - A junction device includes a junction device main portion configured for attachment to an electrical enclosure and a modular device portion electrically coupled to the junction device main portion and configured for electrical coupling to an inner junction of the electrical enclosure. At least one conductive pass-through electrically couples the inner junction of the electrical enclosure to an outer junction of the electrical enclosure. The outer junction is enclosed by an outer enclosure that is configured to engage the electrical enclosure thereby surrounding the outer junction to prevent degradation of a coupled external high-voltage conductor and to provide fire protection.

2009-01-08

20090008121

ELECTRICAL BOX FOR CONCRETE WALLS - An electrical outlet box for accommodating an electrical fixture which includes a generally rectangular box having a back wall, a perimetrical side wall surrounding said back wall defining an open front face and a box interior, said side wall includes a first and second set of generally parallel spaced apart wall portions; and a slidable extension nested within said generally rectangular box, that can be moved from within the generally rectangular box to an extended position beyond the open front face.

2009-01-08

20090008122

Electrical junction box to be mounted on motor vehicle - An electrical junction box for a motor vehicle is configured to prevent loss of a fuse that falls down during maintenance. Fuse-containing sections are provided on a vertical surface of a casing of an electrical junction box. The fuse-containing sections are opposed to a trim cover provided with an opening for maintenance in the motor vehicle. Fuse-receiving plates project toward the trim cover integrally on or detachably from the casing surface at the position below the fuse-containing sections. The fuse-receiving plate has a length in which a distal end contacts the trim cover or the distal end is spaced away from the trim cover by a clearance through which a fuse cannot pass. The fuse-receiving plates can receive a fuse that falls down during a fuse attachment or detachment operation.

2009-01-08

20090008123

Protective Electrical Outlet Cover Having Integrated Positive Locking Mechanism - A safety device for electrical outlets includes a body having prongs rigidly attached to the body which can be inserted into the openings of a standard electrical outlet, wherein one or more of the prongs define a spring-biased portion defining a barb for engaging the rear surface of the outlet once the device is fully inserted therein.

INSULATING CONTROL DEVICE AND METHOD FOR VEHICLE PROXIMITY REMOTE - A system and method for controlling the radio frequency emissions of a proximity remote keyless system for permitting or denying remote access to premises of a vehicle. The source power is controlled to thereby control when the vehicle is authorized to start. The proximity remote can thus be left in the vehicle and controlled by another external source. The device of the invention is adapted to be inserted between a battery, which powers the proximity remote, and insulates the battery from an associated battery base contact. The device comprises a conductive contact on opposite sides of an insulating plate and at least one wire connected to each conductive contact. The wires can be connected to an external device, thus allowing external electrical or mechanical control of the proximity remote, with the proximity remote being only able to transmit to the vehicle if the battery is connected to the battery base contact.

2009-01-08

20090008126

Cable Joint - A cable joint and a method of assembling a cable joint include at least two cables having inner conducting elements secured to each other at a point of connection. At least one of the cables is a paper-insulated lead cable including paper insulation impregnated with oil. A deformable elastomeric sleeve covers the point of connection. A flexible tape is wound about the elastomeric sleeve. The flexible tape restrains expansion of the elastomeric sleeve resulting from expansion of the oil in the paper insulation of the paper-insulated lead cable.

2009-01-08

20090008127

Epoxy Resin Composition for Prepreg, Prepreg and Multilayered Printed Wiring Board - Problems: To provide an epoxy resin composition for prepreg used in manufacturing a printed wiring board, particularly a multilayered printed wiring board, which does not generate toxic substance on combustion and excellent in ignition resistance, solder heat resistance after moisture absorption and high temperature rigidity, prepregs and multilayered printed wiring boards.

2009-01-08

20090008128

ELECTRONIC APPARATUS - The invention provides an electronic apparatus having a metal core substrate including a metal plate, an insulating layer formed on the metal plate and a conductive layer formed on the insulating layer, and an electronic part, and to which the conductive layer and a terminal of the electronic part are connected. In the electronic apparatus, a member having a high thermal conductivity is arranged so as to be in contact with both of the metal plate and the electronic part. Accordingly, a heat radiating property of the electronic apparatus is increased.

2009-01-08

20090008129

COOLING OF SUBSTRATE USING INTERPOSER CHANNELS - A structure. The structure includes a substrate and an interposer. The substrate includes a heat source and N continuous substrate channels on a first side of the substrate (N≧2). The interposer includes N continuous interposer channels coupled to the N substrate channels to form M continuous loops (1≦M≦N). Each loop independently consists of K substrate channels and K interposer channels in an alternating sequence. For each loop, K is at least 1 and is subject to an upper limit consistent with a constraint of the M loops collectively consisting of the N interposer channels and the N substrate channels. Each loop is independently open ended or closed. The first side of the substrate is connected to the interposer. The interposer is adapted to be thermally coupled to a heat sink such that the interposer is interposed between the substrate and the heat sink.

2009-01-08

20090008130

COOLING OF SUBSTRATE USING INTERPOSER CHANNELS - A structure. The structure includes an interposer adapted to be interposed between a heat source and a heat sink and to transfer heat from the heat source to the heat sink. The interposer includes an enclosure that encloses a cavity. The enclosure is made of a thermally conductive material. The cavity includes a thermally conductive foam material. The foam material includes pores and includes at least one serpentine channel. Each serpentine channel has at least two contiguously connected channel segments. Each serpentine channel independently forms a closed loop or an open ended loop. The foam material is adapted to be soaked by a liquid filling the pores. Each serpentine channel is adapted to be partially filled with a fluid that serves to transfer heat from the heat source to the heat sink.

2009-01-08

20090008131

Flexible printed-circuit board - A flexible printed board that is adapted to high-speed transmission and can mount a plurality of connectors at low cost is provided. The board comprises a flexible printed board body

2009-01-08

20090008132

FLEXIBLE WIRING BOARD FOR TAPE CARRIER PACKAGE - A flexible wiring board for a tape carrier package with reduced tackiness and a tape carrier package formed by using the flexible wiring board is disclosed. The flexible wiring board for a tape carrier package has an insulating film

Module - A module includes a first multilayer wiring board, a second multilayer wiring board having an upper surface facing a lower surface of the first multilayer wiring board, a component mounted on an upper surface of the first multilayer wiring board, a first terminal electrode provided on the lower surface of the first multilayer wiring board, a second terminal electrode provided on the upper surface of the second multilayer wiring board and connected to the first terminal electrode, and a terminal electrode provided on a lower surface of the second multilayer wiring board. This module is manufactured at a preferable yield rate.

2009-01-08

20090008135

CIRCUIT SUBSTRATE - A surface treatment process for a substrate is provided. There are a plurality of first conductive patterns on a top surface of the substrate and a plurality of second conductive patterns on a bottom surface of the substrate and a plurality of inner circuits electrically connected with the first conductive patterns and the second conductive patterns. The process includes the following steps. First, a conductive layer is formed on the second conductive patterns. Next, an insulating layer is formed on the conductive layer. After the insulating layer is formed, an anti-oxidizing layer is electroplated on the first conductive patterns using the conductive layer. Next, the insulating layer and the conductive layer are removed in sequence. The surface treatment process of the present invention has the advantage of low fabrication cost and does not need a plating bar to perform the electroplating process or a photolithographic process.

2009-01-08

20090008136

Multilayered printed circuit board and fabricating method thereof - A multilayered printed circuit board and a method of fabricating the printed circuit board are disclosed. The method of fabricating the multilayered printed circuit board can include: providing a core substrate, which has an outer circuit, and which has a thermal expansion coefficient of 10 to 20 ppm/° C. at −60 to 150° C.; stacking a stress-relieving insulation layer, which has a thermal expansion coefficient of −20 to 6 ppm/° C., on either side of the core substrate; and forming a metal layer on the insulation layer and forming at least one pad and electrically connecting the pad with the outer circuit. This method can provide high reliability, as the stress-relieving insulation layers can prevent bending and warpage, etc., in the board overall.

2009-01-08

20090008137

Wired circuit board and producing method thererof - A wired circuit board includes a metal supporting board having a depressed portion, a conductive portion embedded in the depressed portion and formed of a material having a higher conductivity than that of the metal supporting board, an insulating layer formed on the metal supporting board so as to cover the conductive portion, and a plurality of wired formed on the insulating layer in mutually spaced-apart relation so as to oppose to the conductive portion.

2009-01-08

20090008138

THERMOSETTING RESIN COMPOSITION AND USES THEREOF - The thermosetting resin composition and the solder resist ink according to the present invention are characterized by comprising: a thermosetting resin (A) comprising (A1) a compound containing an acid anhydride group and/or a carboxyl group and (A2) a compound having a functional group which reacts with (A1) described above and an organic filler (B) containing a phosphorus atom, wherein the organic filler (B) containing a phosphorus atom has an average particle diameter of 50 Êm or less. According to the present invention, capable of being provided at a low cost and a good productivity are an excellent thermosetting resin composition and solder resist ink capable of forming a cured material which achieves an adhesion to a substrate, a low warping property, a flexibility, a plating resistance, a solder heat resistance and a long term reliability as well as a flame retardancy, and a cured material and a protective film which are excellent in the above characteristics. Further, electronic parts having a protective film which is excellent in a flame retardancy and which has a high reliability can be provided.

2009-01-08

20090008139

MULTILAYER PWB AND A METHOD FOR PRODUCING THE MULTILAYER PWB - A multilayered printed wiring board, a multilayer PWB, and a method for manufacturing the same. The multilayer PWB comprises a first main surface and an opposing second main surface, where the multilayer PWB has a height being defined by the distance from the first main surface to the opposing second main surface. The two surfaces and the height together define the thickness of the multilayer PWB. The multilayer PWB comprises a reference ground plane, a microstrip conductor separated from the reference ground plane by a first dielectric layer and a stripline conductor connected with the microstrip conductor and being separated from the reference ground plane by a second dielectric layer. The reference ground plane is formed by two or more different partial reference ground planes positioned at different layers of the multilayer PWB. Furthermore, the reference ground plane is moveable from the first partial reference ground plane to the second partial reference ground plane when a signal current transits from the microstrip conductor to the stripline conductor, and vice versa.

Board having buried patterns and manufacturing method thereof - A board having buried patterns is disclosed. The board may include an insulation panel, a first pattern buried in one side of the insulation panel, a second pattern buried in the other side of the insulation panel with a predetermined insulating thickness between the first pattern and the second pattern, and a via which electrically connects the first pattern and the second pattern. The board having buried patterns according to certain embodiments of the invention can have greater rigidity compared to a board having exposed patterns, for the same insulating thickness. Also, a carrier-insulation set having a particular amount of thickness can be utilized to satisfy the thickness requirement in employing an existing roller apparatus intended for thicker boards.

2009-01-08

20090008144

SLANTED VIAS FOR ELECTRICAL CIRCUITS ON CIRCUIT BOARDS AND OTHER SUBSTRATES - Circuit boards, microelectronic devices, and other apparatuses having slanted vias are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, an apparatus for interconnecting electronic components includes a dielectric portion having a first surface and a second surface. A first terminal is disposed on the first surface of the dielectric portion for connection to a first electronic component. A second terminal is disposed on the second surface of the dielectric portion for connection to a second electronic component. The apparatus further includes a passage extending through the dielectric portion along a longitudinal axis oriented at an oblique angle relative to the first surface. The passage is at least partially filled with conductive material electrically connecting the first terminal to the second terminal.

2009-01-08

20090008145

EMBEDDED CIRCUIT STRUCTURE AND FABRICATING PROCESS OF THE SAME - A fabricating process for an embedded circuit structure is provided. A through hole is formed in a core panel and penetrates the core panel. Two indent patterns are respectively formed on two opposite surfaces of the core panel. A conductive material is electroplated into the through hole and the indent patterns, so as to form a conductive channel in the through hole and two circuit patterns in the indent patterns respectively. Portions of the circuit patterns, which exceed the indent patterns respectively, are removed for planarizing the circuit patterns to be level with the two surfaces of the core panel respectively.

2009-01-08

20090008146

Optimizing in-building wireless signal propagation while ensuring data network security - A shield capable of attenuating wireless signals on demand has been created using a conductive member, such as a metal mesh or perforated metal sheet, which is either coupled to ground or subjected to an electron flow. A metal enshrouded signal isolation chamber was built and a wireless router was placed inside it. With the top of the chamber open, a plurality of conductive assemblies were evaluated by placing each conductive assembly on top of the open chamber, one at a time, and measuring the resulting signal attenuation.

2009-01-08

20090008147

Electrically conductive dynamic environmental seal - A seal including a base and a conductor mounted to conduct current from a source disposed on a first side of said base to a sink disposed on a second side of said base. In the illustrative embodiment, the base is annular (ring-shaped) and fabricated of airtight, watertight and/or electrically insulating and/or conductive material such as rubber, Teflon®, silver impregnated Teflon®, or other suitable substance. In the illustrative embodiment, the conductor is a single strip of conductive material and the base has a recess to allow for deflection thereof. In the best mode, plural conductors are mounted within the annular base. Each conductor has a brush at each end thereof. The brushes are provided by a split(s) at the end of each strip effective to create multiple fingertips. Each strip is secured at an angle in a slot in the base and retained further by an anchor. The anchor is integral with the strip and transverse to the longitudinal axis thereof.

2009-01-08

20090008148

INDUCTOR BUILT-IN WIRING BOARD HAVING SHIELD FUNCTION - There is provided a wiring board having a shield function. The wiring board includes: a plurality of conductive shield patterns adapted to surround a circumference of at least one electronic component mounting area on the wiring board, the plurality of conductive shield patterns being adjacent to each other; and at least one inductor formed of a conductive pattern and provided between the conductive shield patterns.

Drilling System - A drilling system for drilling a borehole in an underground formation, comprises a rotary drill bit, a drilling drive mechanism that is capable of applying both rotating the drill bit and applying an axial force to the drill bit, and a control system that is capable of controlling the drive mechanism so as to control rotation of the drill bit and the axial force applied to the drill bit in order to control the depth of cut created by the drill bit when drilling through the formation. A method of drilling a borehole in an underground formation with a rotary drill bit, comprises applying rotation and an axial force to the drill bit and controlling the rotation and axial force so as to control the depth of cut created by the drill bit when drilling through the formation.

2009-01-08

20090008151

Rotary Steerable Motor System for Underground Drilling - A preferred embodiment of a system for rotating and guiding a drill bit in an underground bore includes a drilling motor and a drive shaft coupled to drilling motor so that drill bit can be rotated by the drilling motor. The system further includes a guidance module having an actuating arm movable between an extended position wherein the actuating arm can contact a surface of the bore and thereby exert a force on the housing of the guidance module, and a retracted position.

2009-01-08

20090008152

ROLLER LINK TOGGLE GRIPPER AND DOWNHOLE TRACTOR - An expandable gripper assembly may be configured for anchoring a tool in a passage. The expandable gripper assembly includes first, second, and third pivotally connected links that are coupled to a tool. The third link is adapted to engage an inner wall in the passage. An actuation mechanism causes the third link to move radially outward from the tool for engagement with the inner wall. The actuation mechanism may comprise a roller mechanism that pushes on an inner surface of the first link for causing the first link to pivot outward away from the body. As the first and second links pivot outward, the third link moves in a radial direction for engagement with an inner wall.

2009-01-08

20090008153

AUGER STABILIZER - An auger stabilizer includes a rigid elongated body having a first end and a second end. The length of the body is adjustable between a retracted transport position and an extended drilling position. A pair of spaced apart wheels are attached at the second end of the body. A split body with two halves connected by fasteners is used to pivotally attach the first end of the body to a handle of an auger. When the body is in the extended drilling position, the pair of spaced apart wheels roll along a ground surface away from the auger as the handle of the auger descends and the pair of spaced apart wheels act to stabilize the handle of the auger against reactive torque.

2009-01-08

20090008154

Earth Boring Drill Bits Made From A Low-Carbon, High-Molybdenum Alloy - An earth boring bit formed from an alloy comprising a low carbon content and high molybdenum content is disclosed herein. The molybdenum content is greater than about 0.8% to about 1.15% by weight of the alloy. The carbon content may range up to about 0.16% by weight of the alloy. The alloy may further comprise alloy further comprises manganese, phosphorus, sulfur, silicon, nickel, chromium, copper, aluminum, vanadium, and calcium; with the balance being iron. The alloy experiences a relatively flattened hardenability curve and low martinsite formation.

2009-01-08

20090008155

PDC CUTTER WITH OVAL CROSS-SECTION - A drag bit having cutting elements, wherein the cross section of the cutting elements is an oval shape, wherein in one embodiment the major axis is perpendicular to the surface of the drag bit blade. A method is also included, wherein the method comprises using a milling bit having an oval cross section that thereby produces pockets in the drag bit blades for receiving the oval shaped cutting elements. Use of the oval bit also results in a half oval formed at the closed end of the pocket.

2009-01-08

20090008156

ELECTRONIC SCALE WITH MEMORY SPACE DIVIDED INTO PARAMETER GROUPS - An electronic scale having an integrated computer with an input unit for entering selection data, a memory for storing a plurality of parameter values, which can be assigned to function-specific parameters dependent on the entered selection data, a data processing unit for executing weighing applications dependent on a subset of the function-specific parameters and at least one interface for interacting with mechanical and/or electronic components dependent on a subset of function-specific parameters. A plurality of different profiles (

2009-01-08

20090008157

Weighing Cell with a Receiving Holder - The invention relates to a weighing cell for use in an associated receiving holder, wherein the weighing cell and receiving holder are oriented relative to each other by means of alignment elements and through the use of the weighing cell in the receiving holder for the simultaneous production of a detachable, mechanical, and electrical connection to each other.

2009-01-08

20090008158

HOLDING FIXTURE FOR A DRIVE UNIT OF A CONVEYING DEVICE - The invention relates to a holding fixture for the drive unit of a transport device that transports products to be weighed, wherein, for transferring the weight force to be detected, the holding fixture is arranged between the transport device and the weighing cell detecting the weight.

2009-01-08

20090008159

WEIGHT MEASUREMENT DEVICE, DROPLET DISCHARGE DEVICE, AND WEIGHT MEASUREMENT METHOD - A weight measurement device is configured and arranged to measure the weight of a measurement object. the weight measurement device includes a container and a wind-guard cover. The container is configured and arranged to receive the measurement object therein. The wind-guard cover is configured and arranged to selectively cover an upper space of the container. The wind-guard cover has a transverse air-blocking part configured and arranged to block an air flow flowing in a transverse direction with respect to the container.

2009-01-08

20090008160

Method and system for detecting touch events based on magnitude ratios - A method for detecting a touch event on a touch panel comprises obtaining at least first and second signals from at least two sensors where the at least first and second signals are responsive to a touch event. A first amplitude magnitude associated with the first signal is calculated and a second amplitude magnitude associated with the second signal is calculated. A magnitude ratio is determined between the first and second amplitude magnitudes, and a touch location is identified based on the magnitude ratio.

2009-01-08

20090008161

Capacitive sensor array and gesture recognition - Apparatus and methods for determining a deflection of a moveable conductive plate that is moved over a capacitive sensing device. The method may include moving the moveable conductive plate over sensor elements of the capacitive sensing device, and determining the deflection of the moveable conductive plate. In determining the deflection, a deflection magnitude and a deflection direction may be determined by calculating a vector of x- and y-directions or a vector of a radius and an angle.

2009-01-08

20090008162

Input Device of Capacitive Touchpad - An input device of capacitive touchpad is capable of generating an inducing capacitance through holding by a user. The claimed input device includes a pen nib which is made of/from an electric-conductive material, a pen body providing wider holding area for the user and a connect part for holding by the user. The pen nib and the connect part have an inlaying component in pairs such as mortise to lodged in or inset into each other. The pen nib may be made of/from an elastic or soft electric-conductive material which is made of/from a polyester compound doped or mixed with a metal powder or having metallic covering stuffed with the elastic or soft electric-conductive material for increasing the contact surface area. Accordingly, the present invention solves the available pad area shortening problem and the capacitance sensing variation result from the sweat of finger.

2009-01-08

20090008163

PEN UNIT AND ELECTRONIC APPARATUS - A retention member holds a pen received in the inner space of a unit body through the opening. A driving mechanism applies a driving force to the pen to direct the pen toward the opening. A narrowed path member is placed within the inner space at a position spaced from a large-diameter member of the pen between the large-diameter member and the opening when the retention member holds the pen. The large-diameter member expands outward from the outer peripheral surface of the pen by a predetermined amount. The narrowed path member receives contact of the large-diameter member when the pen is released from the retention member. The narrowed path member allows the large-diameter member to pass therethrough. The narrowed path member inevitably contacts with the large-diameter member, resulting in restriction of the movement of the pen.

2009-01-08

20090008164

Riding vehicles, including tricycles, with stowable push handles and hide away rear wheel storage compartment - Wheeled riding vehicles, including tricycles, with extremely thin stowed profiles are provided, which in one embodiment, include movable, collapsible tires/wheel axle assemblies, as well as folding frame parts and a unique handle that is removable and stowable within the vehicle frame when not used. The riding vehicle hangs totally flat on the wall, or fits in car trunks easily. One version is pedal powered, and a second embodiment provides for an integrated propulsion linkage providing for battery or motor power to the rear most wheels when they are moved into their operative position. The rear tire wheel assemblies also may be stowed and folded compactly inside a rear storage compartment with a lid.

2009-01-08

20090008165

Power Output Apparatus, Control Method of Power Output Apparatus, and Vehicle Equipped With Power Output Apparatus - The power output apparatus of the invention increases a tentative engine power demand Petmp required for an engine, during a catalyst degradation detection time when degradation detection of an emission control catalyst is performed according to a variation in output of an oxygen sensor provided downstream of the emission control catalyst. The smaller between an increased power demand Peu by increasing the tentative engine power demand Petmp and an upper limit of a chargeable range of a battery is set to an engine power demand Pe* of the engine. Upon satisfaction of an auto engine stop condition that the engine power demand Pe* decreases below a preset reference power Pref, the engine is controlled to be driven at idle.

2009-01-08

20090008166

ELECTRIC SYSTEM FOR FUEL CELL, FUEL CELL VEHICLE, AND METHOD OF SUPPLYING ELECTRIC POWER - An electric system has a fuel cell for generating electric power by being supplied with a reactive gas, an electric storage device having a voltage lower than a voltage output from the fuel cell, a first power supply line connected to the fuel cell, a second power supply line connected to the electric storage device, a first electric accessory serving as at least part of a fuel cell accessory for operating the fuel cell, a first DC-to-DC converter for performing bidirectional voltage conversion between the first power supply line and the second power supply line and a second DC-to-DC converter for lowering a voltage for supply electric power to the first electric accessory.

2009-01-08

20090008167

FUEL CELL VEHICLE, AND METHOD OF SUPPLYING ELECTRIC POWER - A fuel cell vehicle has a fuel cell for generating electric power by being supplied with a reactive gas, an electric storage device, a first power supply line connected to the fuel cell, a second power supply line connected to the electric storage device, and a main DC-to-DC converter for performing bidirectional voltage conversion between the first power supply line and the second power supply line, an electric motor to propel the vehicle and a first electric accessory connected to the first power supply line, a second electric accessory having at least a portion connected to the second power supply line.

2009-01-08

20090008168

Vehicle, Driving Device And Control Method Thereof - When a gear of a transmission for transmitting torque of a motor to a drive shaft is shifted while an accelerator is off or an accelerator pedal is slightly stepped on, an upper limit rotation speed is set using a fluctuation rate of a value smaller than a value when the gear is not shifted, a target rotation speed of an engine is set using this upper limit rotation speed, and control is carried out so that an engine is operated at the target rotation speed. By this arrangement, when the accelerator pedal is stepped on and a large torque demand is demanded, rise of the engine rotation speed is restricted, a portion used for raising the rotation speed in power outputted from the engine is made smaller, and a larger power can be outputted to the drive shaft.

2009-01-08

20090008169

OPERATOR'S SEAT FOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT HAVING OPTIMIZED SWITCH ARRANGEMENTS FOR CONTROLLING THE EQUIPMENT - An operator's seat for heavy equipment having optimized switch arrangements for controlling the equipment is provided, in which arrangements of various kinds of switches and components of operating devices that are frequently used by an operator in the seat due to the characteristic of the equipment are integrated within a radius that an operator's hand reaches (i.e. in a hand arm operation zone), and thus physical inconvenience and fatigue that the operator who repeatedly operates working devices for a long time suffers can be reduced. The operator's seat for heavy equipment includes a switch instrument installed within a radius that a hand of an operator sitting in the operator's seat reaches, a control lever mounted on a specified position of the switch instrument to control operations of working devices, and switches arranged on the switch instrument in closest proximity to the control lever so that the operator in the operator's seat can operate the switches in the closest position in which the operator does not invade a control stroke zone of the control lever.

2009-01-08

20090008170

Multi-plane motorcycle foot peg - A foot peg for a straddled vehicle includes a frame having cross members, each including a row of upper teeth. The cross members are stepped, with the center members higher than the front and rear cross members to define a generally horizontal plane. The front and rear cross members are oriented forwardly or rearwardly at an angle of about 45° to the horizontal step. Each cross member and each adjacent pair of cross members provides a plane of substantially positive engagement by a rider's boot. At least five engagement planes are possible, and the rider's boot may be shifted through a range of at least about 110° while maintaining substantially positive engagement with the foot peg. The frame also includes a pair of inner and outer ends, each equipped with upper teeth. Extensions of the front and rear cross members converge downwardly and inwardly toward the vehicle, forming a brace.

2009-01-08

20090008171

Energy Storage in an Elastic Vessel - In one aspect of the present invention, an energy storage system has an elastic hydraulic fluid vessel with an internal variable volume and being coupled to a hydraulic rotary mechanism. The elastic hydraulic fluid vessel has an elastic material adapted to store a potential energy within its fibers when the internal volume is increased by a hydraulic fluid. The hydraulic rotary mechanism is adapted to be accelerated by the release of the potential energy of the fibers of the elastic vessel by ejecting the hydraulic fluid from the internal variable volume into the rotary mechanism.

2009-01-08

20090008172

Control of hybrid power regeneration during cruise control - A method of applying regenerative braking on a hybrid vehicle may include operating the hybrid vehicle in a cruise control mode to maintain a desired vehicle speed, determining whether an actual vehicle speed is greater than the desired vehicle speed, and braking the hybrid vehicle using a regenerative brake system. The braking may be applied during operation in the cruise control mode when the actual vehicle speed is determined to be greater than the desired vehicle speed to charge a battery system that powers an electric drive motor of the hybrid vehicle.

2009-01-08

20090008173

Hydraulic Energy Storage with an Internal Element - In one aspect of the present invention, a system for performing work having a hydraulic circuit comprising a length of hose a hydraulic fluid in the circuit in communication with the hose, a hydraulic actuator for doing the work, at least one compressible element disposed within the hose, and a mechanism for pressurizing the hydraulic circuit such that at least 50 foot pounds of energy is stored within the hose to perform the work.

VEHICLE WITH VARIABLE-LENGTH WHEELBASE - A vehicle with a variable-length wheelbase is disclosed. The vehicle of one embodiment has a first body portion coupled to a first set of wheels and a second body portion coupled to a second set of wheels to define a vehicle wheelbase. The first and second body portions are moveable relative to each other in a direction substantially parallel to a longitudinal axis of the vehicle, so as to move the base between extended and retracted positions. When the base is in the retracted position the vehicle's wheelbase has a first length, and when the base is in the extended position the wheelbase has a second length greater than the first length. A boom is pivotally coupled to the base. The boom moves toward a lowered position when the base is moved toward the extended position, and the boom moves toward a raised position when the base is moved toward the retracted position.

2009-01-08

20090008176

VEHICLE WITH LIVE TWIST BEAM AXLE ASSEMBLY - A drive axle and suspension assembly for a vehicle having a power source and wheels including a torsionally compliant twist beam suspension and a driveline assembly. The twist beam includes a twist element defining a first lateral axis and arm portions adapted to rotatably support the wheels of the vehicle along a second axis extending substantially parallel to the first axis. The driveline assembly is adapted to receive torque from the power source and drive the wheels. The driveline assembly includes a plurality of power transmission rotatably supported by arm portions.

2009-01-08

20090008177

MOTORCYCLE FRAME WITH FUEL-STORAGE AND BREAK-AWAY ENGINE MOUNTS - A motorcycle frame includes hollow left and right frame members that define a fuel-containing volume. Left-center, right-center, left-rear, and right-rear engine supports each depend from a corresponding left and right frame member. Each engine support includes a first portion that is coupled to the frame member and a second portion that is coupled to the engine. Each engine support also includes a stress riser defined between the first and second portions. The stress riser is configured to cause the first and second portions to separate from one another in response to application of sufficient force to the engine or second portion. By causing the first and second portions of the engine mount to separate in a predetermined way, the frame members and the fuel-containing volume are left intact.

2009-01-08

20090008178

Motorcycle frame having integral fuel tank and airbox - The present invention provides a motorcycle including a frame having a forward portion and a rearward portion. The forward portion includes a steering head. The motorcycle also includes an engine coupled to the frame and a steering assembly pivotably coupled to the steering head. The steering assembly includes a fork and a front wheel rotatably coupled to the fork. The motorcycle further includes a swing arm pivotably coupled to the rearward portion, a rear wheel rotatably coupled to the swing arm, and a first cavity defined in the frame. The first cavity is in fluid communication with the engine to provide fuel to the engine. The motorcycle also includes a second cavity defined in the frame. The second cavity is in fluid communication with the engine to provide combustion air to the engine.

2009-01-08

20090008179

MOTORCYCLE HAVING A ROTATABLY-MOUNTED ENGINE - A motorcycle includes a frame including a first engine mount defining a first attachment axis, the frame further including a second engine mount spaced forwardly of the first engine mount. The motorcycle further includes an engine mounted to the frame at least by the first engine mount and the second engine mount, wherein the engine is configured to rotate relative to the frame about the first attachment axis when the engine is detached from the second engine mount. A radiator is mounted to the engine. The radiator is fluidly coupled to the engine for heat transfer, and the radiator is configured to rotate with the engine relative to the frame about the first attachment axis

2009-01-08

20090008180

RESILIENT MOUNTING ARRANGEMENT FOR A MOTORCYCLE RADIATOR - A mounting member for mounting a radiator assembly on a motorcycle. The mounting member includes a central portion including a mounting location configured to be attached to a rigid structure of the motorcycle. The mounting member further includes first and second resilient legs extending outwardly from the central portion and including respective mounting locations configured to be attached to the radiator assembly. The mounting member is part of a resilient mounting arrangement for mounting the radiator assembly on the motorcycle.

2009-01-08

20090008181

MOTORCYCLE AIRBOX WITH A HELMHOLTZ RESONATOR - An air intake assembly for an engine of a motorcycle includes an air intake opening for receiving intake air, the intake air defining an air flow direction. The air intake assembly further includes an airbox at least partially defining a chamber. A partition is positioned within the chamber dividing the chamber into an expansion chamber in communication with and downstream of the air intake opening and a sub-chamber configured to reduce the noise associated with the flow of intake air through the air intake assembly during operation of the engine.

2009-01-08

20090008182

RADIATOR COIL MOUNTED ON A MOTORCYCLE - A motorcycle including a frame having a top, a bottom, a front, a rear, and a centrally-located longitudinal axis extending through the front and the rear. The longitudinal axis defines a vertical plane. The motorcycle also includes an engine supported by the frame and a radiator coil obliquely mounted to the frame. The radiator coil is spaced apart from the vertical plane and includes a forward end and a rearward end as viewed from above the motorcycle. The forward end defines a first distance measured normal to the vertical plane and the rearward end defines a second distance measured normal to the vertical plane. The first distance is shorter than the second distance.

2009-01-08

20090008183

Pump Unit and Hydrostatic Transmission - There is provided a pump unit configured to be capable of transmitting a rotational per from a driving power source which is operatively connected thereto to an actuator through a pair of hydraulic fluid lines. The pump unit includes: an input shaft; a hydraulic pump main body; a PTO shaft; a PTO clutch mechanism; and auxiliary pump main body; a suction line; a discharge line; a charge line; a PTO hydraulic fluid line; a pressure-reducing valve; and a resistance valve. The PTO hydraulic fluid line and the charge line are fluidly connected to the primary side and a secondary side of the pressure-reducing valve, respectively.

2009-01-08

20090008184

MARINE ACOUSTIC SENSOR ASSEMBLY - A marine acoustic sensor assembly includes an acoustic panel having a forward surface and an after surface, a laser scanner oriented so as to project a laser beam onto the acoustic panel after surface, and a sensor oriented so as to receive reflections of the laser beam off the acoustic panel and to transmit data from which a position of a sound generating source can be determined, wherein the acoustic panel is provided with an absorber layer extending over the after surface thereof, and the absorber layer is provided with holes extending therethrough, the holes being of a size sufficient to permit passage of the laser beams to the acoustic panel after surface and the reflections to pass to the sensor, whereby to minimize reflections and noise originating from aft of the after surface, while permitting sound incoming from forward of the acoustic panel to be measured.

2009-01-08

20090008185

Double-glazed windows wth inherent noise attenuation - The present invention relates to a noise attenuating window comprised of two panes of glass separated by a spacer tube. The spacer tube contains T-shaped acoustic resonator capable of targeting a single mode or multiple-mode to be attenuated.

2009-01-08

20090008186

Evacuation and rescue system for elevated structures - A personnel evacuation and rescue system provides a reliable, easy to operate, and easy to access evacuation system for personnel working on elevated surfaces in hazardous environments. The evacuation and rescue system includes a ground-mounted base unit, a tubular escape chute, an upper docking portal mounted on the work platform that is mounted onto the side of a drilling or well service mast work platform, and cables for support, deployment, and retrieval of the escape chute. A quick disconnect means for anchoring a fall restraint harness used by the personnel working on the mast platform is attached to the docking platform.

2009-01-08

20090008187

Attachment and storage system for an extendible ladder - A ladder is pivotally attached to a supporting surface via a pair of arms and rests on the supporting surface when stored or not in use and is pivotally raised from the supporting surface and swung upward and outward from the supporting surface for use.

2009-01-08

20090008188

Ascender device on a double rope - An ascender device for a double rope is composed of two identical ascenders, the flanges of which are reversed by pivoting through 180° with respect to one another along a vertical axis extending parallel to the two troughs. The two grips are symmetrical with respect to the vertical axis so as to be able to be held at the same time by the user's right hand and left hand.

2009-01-08

20090008189

Lubrication system - A lubrication system utilizes an increase in ambient air pressure to dispense oil through a tubing. The tubing inner diameter and length, along with coils formed in the tubing, are selected to prevent blockage of the tubing and to dispense gradually over an extended period of time small amounts of oil.

Piston Apparatus - In order to decrease internal friction of a heat engine that converts a reciprocating motion of a piston into a rotational motion, a piston apparatus (

2009-01-08

20090008192

ELEVATOR - An elevator has a machineroom of a comparatively low height so designed that a sufficiently large working space necessary for inspection and maintenance work is available in the machineroom and a hoist cable can be wound round a traction sheave disposed in the machineroom at a large contact angle. The elevator has a cage provided with front and back cage-side sheaves and suspended for vertical movement in an elevator shaft, and a counterweight that moves vertically in a space behind a vertical plane containing the back wall of the cage in the elevator shaft. The traction sheave and a drive unit for driving the traction sheave are disposed in the machineroom with their axes laterally extended. The back cage-side sheave lies below the traction sheave.

2009-01-08

20090008193

DISC BRAKE DEVICE - A disc brake apparatus which can securely suppress clunking sounds not only at the time of forward braking of a vehicle but also at the time of back braking of the vehicle is provided. When a backing metal

2009-01-08

20090008194

Disc Brake - Embodiments of the present invention provide a disc brake, comprising a brake support, a brake caliper, a brake disc and at least one brake lining. According to embodiments of the invention, in the assembled state of the disc brake, the brake support comprises no component extending over the brake disc and/or extending into the rotation contour of the brake caliper or extending over the rotation contour of the brake caliper, and the brake caliper comprises an opening through which the brake lining passes for assembly/disassembly.

2009-01-08

20090008195

Vibration isolator - There is provided a vibration isolator in which a restriction passage for causing a main fluid chamber and a sub-fluid chamber to communicate with each other is changed over to one of a first restriction passage and a second restriction passage according to a change in the frequency of vibrations in a short period of time, and the size of the isolator is made small efficiently. A plunger member

2009-01-08

20090008196

Multistage Adjusting Device - A cylindrical body, a plurality of grooves formed on an inner wall surface of the cylindrical body, and a device main body provided with an adjusting body disposed in the cylindrical body and rotatable in an inner circumferential direction of the cylindrical body can be provided. Further, the grooves can be formed continuously or intermittently along a longitudinal direction of the cylindrical body. A plurality of control members can be disposed along a longitudinal direction of the adjusting body. The control member can be provided with a ball projected from a side surface of the adjusting body and urged to engage with the grooves. At least one ball provided for one control member can be located between adjacent grooves and a ball provided for another control member can be engaged with one of the groove.

2009-01-08

20090008197

STEERING DAMPING METHOD FOR VEHICLE AND STEERING DAMPING DEVICE FOR VEHICLE - A steering damper can generate a smaller damping force according to a first damping force characteristic or a larger damping force according to a second damping force characteristic by controlling a flow of hydraulic oil during a steering operation of a steering member. When the associated vehicle is running at a relatively low or medium speed and is not accelerating, and if an operational speed of the steering damper is lower than a predetermined value, damping force according to the first damping force characteristic can be generated in the steering damper. On the other hand, when the operational speed of the steering damper is equal to or higher than the predetermined value, damping force according to the second damping force characteristic can be generated in the steering damper. While the vehicle is running at a high speed or is accelerating, the damping force according to the second damping force characteristic can be generated in the steering damper regardless of the operational speed of the steering damper.

2009-01-08

20090008198

MULTI-POSITION BRAKE LEVER SYSTEM WITH A CONVERTER THAT CONVERTS A CABLE ACTUATOR TO A HYDRAULIC ACTUATOR - A hydraulic assembly for a hydraulic disc brake system that includes a housing defining a cylinder, a piston received in and moveable within the cylinder, a first lever operatively associated with one of the piston or the cylinder, and a second lever operatively associated with the other of the piston or the cylinder. Moving the first lever pushes one of the piston or the cylinder in a first direction, and moving the second lever pulls the other of the cylinder or the piston in a second direction. In a preferred embodiment, the piston has a non-actuated position and a fully actuated position, and the piston is biased towards the non-actuated position, and wherein the cylinder has a non-actuated and a fully-actuated position, and the cylinder is biased towards the non-actuated position.

2009-01-08

20090008199

Motorcycle Brake System - A hydraulic motorcycle brake system includes an accommodating member for the hydraulic connection of two master brake cylinders to the front-wheel brake and rear-wheel brake having several pressure channels for the front-wheel circuit and rear-wheel brake circuit, and allowing manufacture in a simplest possible manner, and a pair of wheel brake connections connectable to the rear-wheel brake and front-wheel brake open into a lateral surface of the accommodating member, the wheel brake connections being arranged between a pair of pressure connections that are connectable to the two master brake cylinders.

2009-01-08

20090008200

Negative Pressure Type Booster Device - To provide a negative pressure type booster device which has a high responsiveness even when a brake pedal is stepped on strongly and which is simplified and compact in construction. To this end, a passage

2009-01-08

20090008201

Vibration damping device and manufacturing method thereof - A vibration damping device including a hollow housing having a fastening frame and a housing main body attached to the fastening frame for providing the hollow housing enclosing a mass member. With the housing main body inserted between top and base plate portions through an opening in the fastening frame, an urging force of a first spring projection is directed against the housing main body from one of the top base plate portions towards the other thereby holding the housing main body pressed against the other of the top and base plate portions, while an urging force of a second spring projection is directed against the housing main body towards the opening side from a back plate portion causing the housing main body to become engaged by a catch projection, for attaching the housing main body to the fastening frame and preventing it from slipping out through the opening of the fastening frame.

2009-01-08

20090008202

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MASS CUSTOMIZED LUGGAGE - Embodiments of the present invention may comprise a system and method for mass customizing luggage. A system and method for customizing luggage may comprise offering a user a design catalog from which to select a graphic design for an item of luggage, the item of luggage having a recessed panel, generating a custom label using the selected graphic design, and applying the custom label to the recessed panel.

COMBINED GOLF EQUIPMENT CASE - The present invention relates to a case product, and in particular, a combined golf equipment case that is easy to be conveyed and packaged. The combined golf equipment case comprises a cover and a base, which are connected by at least one detachable/combinable pivoting device provided on one side of the cover and the opposing side of the base. When the cover and the base are combined with the pivoting device, the cover can be lifted up from the base. When the cover and the base are separated by detaching the pivoting device, the cover, after detached and reversed, can be stacked on the inside of the base. At least one drawbolt lock for locking the cover and the base is provided on the other sides of the cover and the base that are opposite to the sides where the pivoting device is provided, so as to avoid unwittingly opening the cover and the base.

2009-01-08

20090008205

One-way clutch - A one-way clutch includes inner and outer races which define circumferentially arranged wedge-shaped spaces, and clutch-actuating rollers received in the respective wedge-shaped spaces. Load-bearing rollers are provided between the circumferentially adjacent clutch-actuating rollers. The biasing force applied to one of the clutch-actuating rollers from an elastic member is transmitted to the circumferentially adjacent clutch-actuating roller through the load-bearing roller disposed therebetween. The biasing force biases the respective clutch-actuating rollers toward the narrow ends of the respective wedge-shaped spaces, and biases the load-bearing rollers against a cylindrical surface of the outer race having its center located on the axis of the outer race. Because the biasing force is not transmitted through a retainer, no high dimensional accuracy is required for the retainer. Thus, the one-way clutch can be easily manufactured and assembled. Still, it shows high locking capacity.

2009-01-08

20090008206

Transfer Case With Clutch Actuator - A transfer case for selectively coupling a secondary driveline with a primary driveline comprises: a first output shaft; a second output shaft; a clutch assembly disposed at the second output shaft, the clutch assembly including inner and outer drum members, one of the inner and outer drum members rotatable in association with rotation of the first output shaft and the other one of the inner and outer drum members coupled with the second output shaft, the clutch assembly further including a plurality of frictional clutch plates, the frictional clutch plates formed of at least one frictional clutch plate coupled with the inner drum member and at least one frictional clutch plate coupled with the outer drum member; an actuator shaft rotatably coupled with an actuator; and a clutch actuator means coupled with the actuator for applying axial force to the frictional clutch plates to transmit a drive torque of the first output shaft to the second output shaft. The clutch actuator means can be a pivot lever pivotally moveable in association with rotation the actuator shaft coupled with the actuator for said applying the axial force to the frictional clutch plates, or can be a sliding lever moveable in an axial direction of the actuator shaft in association with rotation the actuator shaft coupled with the actuator.